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I Bing. Yahoo, Do You?

After several false starts, today Microsoft and Yahoo announced a 10 year deal which will see Microsoft power Yahoo search while Yahoo will “become the exclusive worldwide relationship sales force for both companies’ premium search advertisers,” according to a joint statement released by both companies. This new agreement is expected to go into effect sometime […]

“I’m Social, Bi$%ch!”

Anyone doubting the power and pull of social media needs look no further then the impromptu gathering last night / this morning at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square, where through the power of Twitter and Facebook, a crowd of thousands showed up to hang out with the elusive and hilarious Dave Chappelle.

Bing and Twitter Sitting in a Tree

In an effort to get a leg up on Google when it comes to real time search, Bing has started integrating real time Twitter messages into their search results. According to their official blog, Bing will now provide results from a handful of the more “prominent and prolific Twitterers” coming from a wide range of […]

Online Marketing Summit – The Portland Stop

Monday finds me out of the office once again, as both Tony and I will be attending the Online Marketing Summit at the Monaco Hotel in Portland. The OMS is an education based event that focuses on best practices in online marketing. The topics for the one day event will include Social Media, Search, PPC, […]

Twitter is the Freedom Engine?

While Bing might be promoting itself as the decision engine, Twitter could make a play for being known as the “Freedom Engine”. According to an article previously posted in the Washington Times, the State Department last weekend asked Twitter to delay it scheduled maintenance this week, which would have cut daytime service to Iran on […]

SMX Advanced 09 Wrap Up – My Take

Last Monday I made the quick trip up I-5 to Seattle for this year’s SMX Advanced.  Not only did this yearly expo provide our management team with an opportunity to meet and network with some of the search industry’s top minds, but to also attend some very informative sessions on Organic, Paid, Social and the […]

Google, Yahoo and Bing?

Bing?  As in Chandler Bing? The Bada Bing? Bing Crosby? Or even Bing Cherries? Nope. As in Microsoft’s newest search engine, Bing.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Company Blogging

We all know that blogs, when used properly, can be excellent tools for promoting your organization and expanding your client base, while providing insight into the interworking of your company. They are also an effective way to generate organic search engine exposure, and with the right content, quality inbound links for your website. However, blogging […]

New Website, New Blog and New Opportunities

Change is never easy.  Getting three uniquely different, but creative minds to all agree on one new design can be even tougher.  Trust me on that one.  Yet during the design process for the reimagining of our company website we came to a surprisingly quick agreement when presented with the proposed new look for the […]